Archive for the ‘Groove Metal’ Category

‘Davidian’. Machine Head

Posted: March 13, 2013 in 90's Rock, Groove Metal, Heavy Metal
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With the release of this track in response to the Waco massacre of the previous year, Machine Head redefined mainstream heavy metal. A combination of down-stroked, down-tuned power chords and pinch harmonics, this track features multiple heavyweight riffs. The highlight comes after three and a half minutes when the minute long outro riff begins; its simple notes, together with the band’s astounding triple-picking and palm-muting techniques have secured ‘Davidian’ a place in riff history.

Buy this song at iTunes or Amazon. The official band site is here.

‘A New Level’. Pantera

Posted: March 11, 2013 in 90's Rock, Groove Metal, Heavy Metal
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With the release of this track, Texas foursome Pantera notched their riffing career up a level. Featuring several great riffs and a chromatic figure rising up the neck in increments, ‘A New Level’ really showcased the band’s groove metal talent. For added variety, guitarist ‘Dimebag’ Darrell Abbott plays the riff with a mixture of power chords and palm muting.

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‘Walk’. Pantera

Posted: March 5, 2013 in 90's Rock, Groove Metal, Heavy Metal
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The band, and especially guitarist extraordinaire ‘Dimebag’ Darrell Abbott, were at the absolute peak of their powers when they released ‘Walk’. Based on a guitar riff that strolls inexorably forward, the song is so simple that it hurts. The drums and bass are locked into the riff with incredible precision, too.

Buy this song at iTunes or Amazon. The official band site is here.